Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Klay Thompson's future with the team remains murky as his team continues to explore the possibility of a trade, per Christian Clark of the Athletic, who cited the Miami Heat as a potential landing spot. Thompson is owed $17.5 million this season and is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2027. The Miami Heat are another team frequently mentioned in NBA circles as a potential landing spot for the future Hall of Famer." Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reported on July 30 that Miami is interested in Thompson but through a potential buyout. For starters, the Heat don't have to give up any assets, and they'd avoid paying Thompson's $17.5 million salary.